Evergreen v2.2 has a library setting to select "All Fields" (the default) or
"Suggested Fields" as the view for patron data ("Default showing suggested
patron registration fields "). In this version, it applies to both the patron
registration screen and the patron edit screen. The ability to mask unnecessary
fields (such as barred, active, claims-returned, etc) from the Patron
Registration process is a valuable feature -- users shouldn't have to work
around superfluous fields/widgets. However, when updating patron information,
viewing all the fields as the default is best. As it currently stands, making
the default "Suggested Fields Only" will probably confuse new users attempting
to edit an existing patron's data. The general approach is good; just needs
more settings/configuration.
Jim Frey
Systems & Emerging Technology Librarian
Pioneer Library System
2557 State Rt. 21
Canandaigua, New York 14424
Voice: (585) 394-8260
Fax: (585) 394-1935
